At the National Conference on Radiation Control, May 21, 2025, a presentation by Kimberly Steves (CRCPD); Eleanor Divver (UT), and Chris Kelly (NV), discussed engaging with the public and state radiation programs.
Topics included:
• Introductions/Why Are We Here?
• CRCPD National Level Radon Initiatives and Activities
• Partnering with State Radon Programs to Reduce Exposure to Radiation
• Christine Kelly – Nevada
• Eleanor Divver – Utah
• Next Steps/Call to Action
• Open Discussion
Regarding CRCPD and Radon, topics included:
• State and Tribal Radon Programs
• Partnerships
• IEA/Annual Conference/Symposium
• National Radon Action Plan (NRAP)
• International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
• E-25 Committee on Radon
• SSR-R Committee on Suggested Radon Regulations
• Radon Leaders Saving Lives web portal. www.Radonleaders.org
Chris Kelly (NN), discussed Partnering with Radon Programs and gave examples of outreach, networking and publications such as the printables their education program has developed.
Eleanor Divver (UT) discussed how Utah’s program has been working together on a variety of issues including:
• Working together to accomplish Radon.Utah.Gov Website on Radiation Control’s landing page
• Legislation –The RC director is at Legislative hearings/meetings to support Radon program
• Radon data - Utah has Gold Standard data - RC employee who worked on how and where radon data should be shared on the webpage.
More initiatives Utah is involved with include:
• Working with Local Health Districts
• Pass through funding from SIRG money
• Government to Government Grant
• Work with Tribes on Testing/Mitigating
• Testing Schools/Daycares for Radon
• Real Estate
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